Leaf lorikeet
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T. weberi
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| Trichoglossus weberi (Büttikofer, 1894)
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The leaf lorikeet (Trichoglossus weberi), also known as the Flores lorikeet or Weber's lorikeet, is a monotypic species of parrot that is endemic to the Indonesian island of Flores. It was previously considered a subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet,[2] but following a review in 1997,[3] it is increasingly treated as a separate species.[4][5]
Description
Unlike all other members of the rainbow lorikeet group, the leaf lorikeet has an overall green plumage, with only a paler lime green chest and collar.[2] With a total length of approximately 23 cm, it is the smallest member of the rainbow lorikeet group.[6]
Habitat
It inhabits the edge of primary forest, secondary forest, woodland and plantations at altitudes up to 1400 m.[7] It remains fairly common,[7] but its relatively small distribution could give cause for future concern.
References
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Juniper, T., & M. Parr (1998). A Guide to the Parrots of the World. Pica Press. ISBN 1-873403-40-2
- ↑ Schodde, R. & I. J. Mason (1997). Zoological Catalogue of Australia, Volume 37, Part 2: Aves (Columbidae to Coraciidae). Australian Biological Resources Study. ISBN 0-643-06037-5
- ↑ Dickinson, E. C. (editor) (2003). The Howard and Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World. 3d edition. Christopher Helm. ISBN 0-7136-6536-X
- ↑ Gill, F., M. Wright, & D. Donsker (2009). IOC World Bird Names. Version 2.1. Accessed 20-06-2009
- ↑ Lexicon of Parrots, online version. Arndt Verlag. Accessed 20-06-2009
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Coates, B. J., & K. D. Bishop (1997). A Guide to the Birds of Wallacea. Dove Publications Pty. Ltd. ISBN 0-9590257-3-1
External links
- Leaf lorikeet. Oriental Bird Images.
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